Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant Vacancy – 1 Year Fixed Term Appointment
Based in Year 3 (START DATE 1.9.2025)
Bishop's Waltham Junior School is seeking to appoint a caring, proactive and committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a fixed-term position for the 2025/26 academic year, primarily based in Year 3, supporting a pupil with an EHCP. The successful candidate will also work with other children and groups across the class to support learning.
The position is for Monday to Friday, 8.45am–12.55pm. There is also the optional opportunity to support our Early Bird Club on three mornings per week (7.45am–8.45am). Please note: not being available for the Early Bird Club will not affect your chances of being appointed to the Teaching Assistant post.
Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo, the successful candidate will help to deliver tailored support, contribute to assessment and pupil progress reviews, and play an active role in the wider life of the classroom.
We are looking for someone who:
✅ Has a nurturing and encouraging approach
✅ Is enthusiastic about helping children thrive
✅ Has competent levels of English and maths
✅ Brings experience (desirable but not essential) of supporting pupils with SEND
✅ Has good organisational and time management skills
✅ Communicates effectively with staff and parents
✅ Works well as part of a team and is flexible in their approach
We can offer:
✨ Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school
✨ A welcoming, well-resourced and inclusive learning environment
✨ A dedicated and friendly staff team who value collaboration
✨ Opportunities for CPD relevant to the role
Application Procedure
If you are passionate about supporting children's learning and want to make a real difference in the classroom, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
For further information or to request an application pack, please contact the headteacher, Darren Campbell at d.campbell@bwjunior.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
Bishop's Waltham Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
